Vocabulary
to think that something is true
to assume
What is missing from this sentence
I bought a house car and desk.
comma.
A direct comparison that does not use "like" or "as"
a metaphor
a comparison that uses "like" or "as"
is a simile
a comparison that points out differences
is contrast
to suggest (something) without saying or showing it clearly
to imply
Young children love it when they have your full attention, and they listen to your every word which is why mentoring is so important. Which is the correct way to punctuate the underlined part of the sentence? (a) word, which is why (b) word; which is why (c) word. Which is why (d) Leave as is.
(a) word, which is why
the way that the readers are meant to feel as a group
is mood
the overall message of the text
is theme
to think about something carefully
is to reflect
the order in which things happen or should happen
sequence
She has a diverce range of interest.
What is the correct way to spell the word ?
A divirce B deverse C diverse D deverce
C. diverse
the author's voice or attitude
is tone
a warning or indication of (a future event).
is foreshadowing
to quote the words of a book or writer
is to cite
this has a another, deeper meaning or representation
a symbol
Identify the punctuation that is missing in the following sentence:
The tenth graders think they can beat the teachers the teachers have no idea.
a semi-colon
giving human qualities to things
is personification
ouch is an example of...
onomatopoeia
to describe someone or something in a text
is to characterize
to be very accurate and exact
to be precise
If possible, identify the best way to rewrite the sentence: Ms. Bui baked cookies, washed the pan, and was cleaning the house. A. Ms. Bui was baking cookies, was washing the pan, and cleaned the house. B. Ms. Bui baked cookies, washed the pan, and cleaned the house. C. Ms. Bui was going to bake cookies, was washing the pan, and cleaned the house. D. No error
B. Ms. Bui baked cookies, washed the pan, and cleaned the house.
character that contrasts second character that highlights certain qualities
a character foil
when an author says one thing and means something else (such as the opposite)
is irony
a small part, line, or quote of a written work
is an excerpt